Moline Population 2026
Moline has a population of 42,681, making it the #1036 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 206× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,681
Rank in United States
#1036
Coordinates
41.51°N, 90.52°W
~176 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,180 km
733 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Moline
- Bettendorf35,505 people · ~2 km away
- Rock Island38,620 people · ~5 km away
- Davenport102,582 people · ~6 km away
- East Moline21,350 people · ~6 km away
- Muscatine23,968 people · ~45 km away
- Clinton26,064 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moline?
Moline has a population of 42,681 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1036 biggest city in United States.
What state is Moline in?
Moline is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Moline the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,180 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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